EGYPT STATION
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Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
In case you guys don't get over to the Who Cares video thread...a teaser
https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/videos/1964873920482067/
Love it !!!!!
Do I hear a new mix of the song here ?
Kinda sounds like it!
Looking forward to this. A clear choice of first single. With Dominoes.
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Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
In case you guys don't get over to the Who Cares video thread...a teaser
https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/videos/1964873920482067/
Love it !!!!!
Do I hear a new mix of the song here ?
Kinda sounds like it!
It's supposed to be released on Monday I hear.
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toris wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Well friends, Rolling Stone just released their Top 50 Albums of 2018, and the sensational "Egypt Station" came in at #11. I guess I should be elated, but I'm just not. I see the Top Ten albums mentioned and I just shake my head. Four rappers with "explicit lyric" warnings and A Star Is Born soundtrack. Are you kidding me?? Hey, I loved the movie, but really? Bradley Cooper over Sir Paul? Remember when Rolling Stone was a rock and roll magazine? Yea, me too.
Just because you or I don't appreciate rap doesn't mean it has no value. When talking about current music, I try very hard not to sound like my parents discussing the Beatles.
I understand your point, Bruce. The younger me never understood jazz or would never listen to classical music. But as I got older, I grew appreciative of jazz ( I love the Twin Peaks soundtrack). And I am now appreciative of classical music, even if it isn't my thing. But I appreciate it..... I know how brilliant the artists are that make that music.... More brilliant (technically) than the average rock or pop band..... Rap, on the other hand. I will never like it. And I will never appreciate it. It is dross. And that's not me being intolerant. That's just me thinking it is crapola. Rubbish. It doesn't take a person of much talent to put it out. I will never warm to it. I detest it. It makes me ill. I will never value it. I find it divisive. I find it promotes violence. I simpy detest it.... and will never like it. And I certainly will never appreciate it. It is crap with a silent C. I detest it.... I could live for a thousand years and I can assure you, I will never ever like it. I'd rather listen to grass grow.... on the other hand, I know a lot of parents were dismissive of the Beatles at the time... but many certainly went on to appreciate them. Some of them went on to love them.... not gonna happen with me and rap.... All said with respect.
I’m with you on the rap, toris! However, I never warmed to Jazz, but I do like classical music. My ex-husband had a bunch of albums in the ‘80s, but he took them when he left, so I never listened to it again (except Paul’s classical stuff)
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Sweet! "Come On To Me" was just named the #8 best song of the year 2018 by Rolling Stone magazine, calling the song a 'Wings-like rocker'!!! Not one to say I told you so, but, I told you so!!
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Nancy R wrote:
toris wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Well friends, Rolling Stone just released their Top 50 Albums of 2018, and the sensational "Egypt Station" came in at #11. I guess I should be elated, but I'm just not. I see the Top Ten albums mentioned and I just shake my head. Four rappers with "explicit lyric" warnings and A Star Is Born soundtrack. Are you kidding me?? Hey, I loved the movie, but really? Bradley Cooper over Sir Paul? Remember when Rolling Stone was a rock and roll magazine? Yea, me too.
Just because you or I don't appreciate rap doesn't mean it has no value. When talking about current music, I try very hard not to sound like my parents discussing the Beatles.
I understand your point, Bruce. The younger me never understood jazz or would never listen to classical music. But as I got older, I grew appreciative of jazz ( I love the Twin Peaks soundtrack). And I am now appreciative of classical music, even if it isn't my thing. But I appreciate it..... I know how brilliant the artists are that make that music.... More brilliant (technically) than the average rock or pop band..... Rap, on the other hand. I will never like it. And I will never appreciate it. It is dross. And that's not me being intolerant. That's just me thinking it is crapola. Rubbish. It doesn't take a person of much talent to put it out. I will never warm to it. I detest it. It makes me ill. I will never value it. I find it divisive. I find it promotes violence. I simpy detest it.... and will never like it. And I certainly will never appreciate it. It is crap with a silent C. I detest it.... I could live for a thousand years and I can assure you, I will never ever like it. I'd rather listen to grass grow.... on the other hand, I know a lot of parents were dismissive of the Beatles at the time... but many certainly went on to appreciate them. Some of them went on to love them.... not gonna happen with me and rap.... All said with respect.
I’m with you on the rap, toris! However, I never warmed to Jazz, but I do like classical music. My ex-husband had a bunch of albums in the ‘80s, but he took them when he left, so I never listened to it again (except Paul’s classical stuff)
Since I don't consider rap to even be music, it's easily dismissed. It has to be music before I can decide if I like it ot not, or if it has some value to spend time evaluating. That stuff is just trash. Period. It's not a generational thing. It's just that some things are worth considering and evaluating and some other things are not. Rap fits into the latter category.
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oobu24 wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
In case you guys don't get over to the Who Cares video thread...a teaser
https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/videos/1964873920482067/
Love it !!!!!
Do I hear a new mix of the song here ?
Kinda sounds like it!
It's supposed to be released on Monday I hear.
WOW !!! Just watched it on Apple Music - best Macca Video since Coming up ! Paul as “Behavioural Hypnotist, Meteorologist”
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wingsoverkc wrote:
Sweet! "Come On To Me" was just named the #8 best song of the year 2018 by Rolling Stone magazine, calling the song a 'Wings-like rocker'!!! Not one to say I told you so, but, I told you so!!
"Come On To Me" isn't even the 8th best song on Egypt Station.
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Beatles4Ever&Ever wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
toris wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Well friends, Rolling Stone just released their Top 50 Albums of 2018, and the sensational "Egypt Station" came in at #11. I guess I should be elated, but I'm just not. I see the Top Ten albums mentioned and I just shake my head. Four rappers with "explicit lyric" warnings and A Star Is Born soundtrack. Are you kidding me?? Hey, I loved the movie, but really? Bradley Cooper over Sir Paul? Remember when Rolling Stone was a rock and roll magazine? Yea, me too.
Just because you or I don't appreciate rap doesn't mean it has no value. When talking about current music, I try very hard not to sound like my parents discussing the Beatles.
I understand your point, Bruce. The younger me never understood jazz or would never listen to classical music. But as I got older, I grew appreciative of jazz ( I love the Twin Peaks soundtrack). And I am now appreciative of classical music, even if it isn't my thing. But I appreciate it..... I know how brilliant the artists are that make that music.... More brilliant (technically) than the average rock or pop band..... Rap, on the other hand. I will never like it. And I will never appreciate it. It is dross. And that's not me being intolerant. That's just me thinking it is crapola. Rubbish. It doesn't take a person of much talent to put it out. I will never warm to it. I detest it. It makes me ill. I will never value it. I find it divisive. I find it promotes violence. I simpy detest it.... and will never like it. And I certainly will never appreciate it. It is crap with a silent C. I detest it.... I could live for a thousand years and I can assure you, I will never ever like it. I'd rather listen to grass grow.... on the other hand, I know a lot of parents were dismissive of the Beatles at the time... but many certainly went on to appreciate them. Some of them went on to love them.... not gonna happen with me and rap.... All said with respect.
I’m with you on the rap, toris! However, I never warmed to Jazz, but I do like classical music. My ex-husband had a bunch of albums in the ‘80s, but he took them when he left, so I never listened to it again (except Paul’s classical stuff)
Since I don't consider rap to even be music, it's easily dismissed. It has to be music before I can decide if I like it ot not, or if it has some value to spend time evaluating. That stuff is just trash. Period. It's not a generational thing. It's just that some things are worth considering and evaluating and some other things are not. Rap fits into the latter category.
My parents said virtually those exact words about rock 'n' roll. Of course it's a generational thing (as the younger folks I work with keep reminding me).
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Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Sweet! "Come On To Me" was just named the #8 best song of the year 2018 by Rolling Stone magazine, calling the song a 'Wings-like rocker'!!! Not one to say I told you so, but, I told you so!!
"Come On To Me" isn't even the 8th best song on Egypt Station.
And Ringo wasn’t even the best drummer in the Beatles?
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Frank wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
In case you guys don't get over to the Who Cares video thread...a teaser
https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/videos/1964873920482067/
Love it !!!!!
Do I hear a new mix of the song here ?
Kinda sounds like it!
It's supposed to be released on Monday I hear.
WOW !!! Just watched it on Apple Music - best Macca Video since Coming up ! Paul as “Behavioural Hypnotist, Meteorologist”
Pisses me off you have to pay for Apple Music subscription to see it! (I did not) I guess I could get a free 3-month trial and cancel it!
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I found the video for Who Cares a little underwhelming. Too theatrical for me. Paul was fun in it, yes. But given the song is about bullying - a very serious topic, in my mind - I didn't think it really addressed that. I would've prefered a video that had examples of people (in particular teenagers) being bullied, whether it be on the internet or in the school ground.... and Paul and Emma appearing from nowhere each time to tell them everything will be OK.... "Who Cares what the people say.... Who cares what the idiots do".... a lost opportunity for me... that being said, I have only watched it once, so maybe I am missing some subliminal message. But I'd have preferred something a bit more 'in the face'. A great song. Should've been one of the leading singles. A better video could've really driven home an important message.
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Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Sweet! "Come On To Me" was just named the #8 best song of the year 2018 by Rolling Stone magazine, calling the song a 'Wings-like rocker'!!! Not one to say I told you so, but, I told you so!!
"Come On To Me" isn't even the 8th best song on Egypt Station.
Come On To Me isn't even in the best 16 songs on the album.
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Well, as my wonderful father used to say, opinions are like butts; everyone has one.
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Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Frank wrote:
SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
In case you guys don't get over to the Who Cares video thread...a teaser
https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/videos/1964873920482067/
Love it !!!!!
Do I hear a new mix of the song here ?
Kinda sounds like it!
It's supposed to be released on Monday I hear.
WOW !!! Just watched it on Apple Music - best Macca Video since Coming up ! Paul as “Behavioural Hypnotist, Meteorologist”
Pisses me off you have to pay for Apple Music subscription to see it! (I did not) I guess I could get a free 3-month trial and cancel it!
It's supposed to be on youtube today or tomorrow.
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wingsoverkc wrote:
Well, as my wonderful father used to say, opinions are like butts; everyone has one.
Ha! My Dad used another word for butts.
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Here's the new video.
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oobu24 wrote:
Here's the new video.
Thanks so much!!
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Bruce M. wrote:
Beatles4Ever&Ever wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
toris wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
wingsoverkc wrote:
Well friends, Rolling Stone just released their Top 50 Albums of 2018, and the sensational "Egypt Station" came in at #11. I guess I should be elated, but I'm just not. I see the Top Ten albums mentioned and I just shake my head. Four rappers with "explicit lyric" warnings and A Star Is Born soundtrack. Are you kidding me?? Hey, I loved the movie, but really? Bradley Cooper over Sir Paul? Remember when Rolling Stone was a rock and roll magazine? Yea, me too.
Just because you or I don't appreciate rap doesn't mean it has no value. When talking about current music, I try very hard not to sound like my parents discussing the Beatles.
I understand your point, Bruce. The younger me never understood jazz or would never listen to classical music. But as I got older, I grew appreciative of jazz ( I love the Twin Peaks soundtrack). And I am now appreciative of classical music, even if it isn't my thing. But I appreciate it..... I know how brilliant the artists are that make that music.... More brilliant (technically) than the average rock or pop band..... Rap, on the other hand. I will never like it. And I will never appreciate it. It is dross. And that's not me being intolerant. That's just me thinking it is crapola. Rubbish. It doesn't take a person of much talent to put it out. I will never warm to it. I detest it. It makes me ill. I will never value it. I find it divisive. I find it promotes violence. I simpy detest it.... and will never like it. And I certainly will never appreciate it. It is crap with a silent C. I detest it.... I could live for a thousand years and I can assure you, I will never ever like it. I'd rather listen to grass grow.... on the other hand, I know a lot of parents were dismissive of the Beatles at the time... but many certainly went on to appreciate them. Some of them went on to love them.... not gonna happen with me and rap.... All said with respect.
I’m with you on the rap, toris! However, I never warmed to Jazz, but I do like classical music. My ex-husband had a bunch of albums in the ‘80s, but he took them when he left, so I never listened to it again (except Paul’s classical stuff)
Since I don't consider rap to even be music, it's easily dismissed. It has to be music before I can decide if I like it ot not, or if it has some value to spend time evaluating. That stuff is just trash. Period. It's not a generational thing. It's just that some things are worth considering and evaluating and some other things are not. Rap fits into the latter category.
My parents said virtually those exact words about rock 'n' roll. Of course it's a generational thing (as the younger folks I work with keep reminding me).
I seriously doubt that anyone...including parents of course...dismised rock 'n' roll as not even being music. They may have not liked it, but didn't totally dismiss it in the manner that rap can be dismissed out of hand. Or am I fooling myself?
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toris wrote:
I found the video for Who Cares a little underwhelming. Too theatrical for me. Paul was fun in it, yes. But given the song is about bullying - a very serious topic, in my mind - I didn't think it really addressed that. I would've prefered a video that had examples of people (in particular teenagers) being bullied, whether it be on the internet or in the school ground.... and Paul and Emma appearing from nowhere each time to tell them everything will be OK.... "Who Cares what the people say.... Who cares what the idiots do".... a lost opportunity for me... that being said, I have only watched it once, so maybe I am missing some subliminal message. But I'd have preferred something a bit more 'in the face'. A great song. Should've been one of the leading singles. A better video could've really driven home an important message.
No, you are right. On all counts.
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“I seriously doubt that anyone...including parents of course...dismised rock 'n' roll as not even being music. They may have not liked it, but didn't totally dismiss it in the manner that rap can be dismissed out of hand. Or am I fooling myself?”
No, you’re not. It’s like, even though I dislike Jazz, I would still call it music!